45° Side Bend

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Learn how to do the 45° Side Bend with proper form and technique. This body weight exercise primarily targets your Abs, with secondary emphasis on Obliques.

45° Side Bend exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the 45° Side Bend

Follow these steps to perform the 45° Side Bend with correct form:

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended straight down by your sides.
  2. 2Keeping your back straight and your core engaged, slowly bend your torso to one side, lowering your hand towards your knee.
  3. 3Pause for a moment at the bottom, then slowly return to the starting position.
  4. 4Repeat on the other side.
  5. 5Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

45° Side Bend Muscles Worked

Primary

abs

Secondary

obliques

Exercise Details

Equipment
body weight
Body Part
waist
Category
Extended

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